The Hindu Vocabulary 3 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Prominent

Adjective

Important, famous, or noticeably sticking out.

(प्रमुख)

Eminent, Famous, Celebrated, Conspicuous, Noticeable, Obvious, Distinguished, Renowned, Salient

Obscure, Unknown, Inconspicuous, Unimportant, Minor, Hidden, Depressed, Lowly, Unnoticeable

The university invited a prominent economist to deliver the keynote address.

Transition

Noun

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

(परिवर्तन)

Change, Shift, Passage, Transformation, Conversion, Evolution, Alteration, Progression, Movement, Modification

Stagnation, Stability, Permanence, Continuation, Fixity, Constancy, Inertia, Stillness, Uniformity, Immutability

The company is making a smooth transition to digital data storage.

Baton

Noun

A short stick passed in a relay race, or a thin stick used by a conductor or police officer.

(रिले दौड़ की छड़ी)

Stick, Rod, Wand, Staff, Truncheon, Club, Cudgel, Mace, Sceptre, Billy

Shield, Armor, Ball, Missile, Projectile, Void, Emptiness, Nothingness, Bare hands, Disarmament

The runner successfully passed the baton to her teammate at the final turn.

Retain

Verb

Continue to have something; keep possession of.

(बनाए रखना)

Keep, Hold, Preserve, Maintain, Save, Reserve, Detain, Memorize, Remember, Cherish

Lose, Release, Surrender, Relinquish, Drop, Discard, Abandon, Forget, Spend, Dismiss

The firm managed to retain its top clients despite a tough financial quarter.

Anti-incumbency

Noun

A sentiment, voting pattern, or political wave that favors voting out the current officeholders.

(सत्ता-विरोधी लहर)

Opposition, Rebellion, Discontent, Dissatisfaction, Anti-establishment, Noncooperation, Defiance, Resistance

Pro-incumbency, Loyalty, Support, Compliance, Contentment, Allegiance, Continuity, Satisfaction, Endorsement

The ruling government lost the state election due to strong anti-incumbency among rural voters.

Sentiment

Noun

A view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion or emotion.

(भावना)

Feeling, Attitude, Emotion, Opinion, Belief, View, Thought, Impression, Tendency, Inclination

Disinterest, Apathy, Coldness, Indifference, Fact, Reality, Neutrality, Insensitivity, Detachment

Market sentiment turned positive after the central bank cut interest rates.

Consultative

Adjective

Intended to give professional advice or discuss options before making a decision.

(परामर्शदात्री)

Advisory, Deliberative, Counseling, Advisory, Recommensory, Discursive, Conferring, Analytic, Cooperative, Collaborative

Dictatorial, Autocratic, Arbitrary, Authoritarian, Absolute, Mandatory, Compulsory, Unilateral, Dogmatic, Imperial

The committee operates in a purely consultative capacity to help the board.

Influence

Noun

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

(प्रभाव)

Impact, Effect, Sway, Leverage, Control, Authority, Prestige, Clout, Guidance, Pressure

Powerlessness, Impotence, Weakness, Ineffectiveness, Inability, Submissiveness, Incompetence, Subordination

High interest rates exert a direct influence on consumer spending habits.

Fiscal

Adjective

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes and public spending policies.

(राजकोषीय)

Financial, Monetary, Economic, Budgetary, Pecuniary, Revenue, Commercial, Business, Capital, Corporate

Nonfinancial, Noncommercial, Spiritual, Intangible, Nonmonetary, Social, Philosophical, Personal, Moral

The finance minister introduced new measures to reduce the country's fiscal deficit.

Chronic

Adjective

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring (typically referring to an illness or problem).

(दीर्घकालिक)

Persistent, Constant, Lingering, Continuous, Perpetual, Incurable, Deep-rooted, Habitual, Incessant, Inveterate

Acute, Temporary, Brief, Short-lived, Cured, Fleeting, Occasional, Intermittent, Episodic,

The economy suffered from a chronic shortage of skilled industrial workers.

Consolation

Noun

Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

(सांत्वना)

Comfort, Solace, Sympathy, Relief, Compassion, Reassurance, Encouragement, Support, Commiseration, Condolence

Aggravation, Distress, Anguish, Torment, Grief, Affliction, Hurt, Misery, Devastation, Discomfort

Knowing that they played their absolute best was a small consolation for losing the trophy.

Underprivilege

Noun

A state of lacking the standard economic and social rights or advantages enjoyed by other members of a society.

(वंचित स्थिति, विपन्नता)

Disadvantage, Deprivation, Poverty, Hardship, Destitution, Indigence, Need, Adversity, Penury, Misfortune

Privilege, Advantage, Affluence, Wealth, Prosperity, Luxury, Fortune, Abundance, Superiority, Freedom

The new NGO program aims to combat the deep effects of structural underprivilege in urban slums.